Colorado Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

45.7%

Graduate Degree

17.6%

Population 25+

4,095,727

Colorado Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Colorado Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.1%291,720
High School Graduate
19.7%808,163
Some College / Associate's
27.4%1,124,175
Bachelor's Degree
28.1%1,151,206
Graduate Degree
17.6%720,463

Colorado Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Colorado

Approximately 45.7% of adults in Colorado hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Colorado has increased by 9.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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